Cris is 39 years old and he loves Free ride and Downhill. He lives in the beautiful Valley Vinschgau and knows really every stone and every trail here. He practices Bike-Technique and likes to give his knew and his experience to somebody. He is an old hand at biking and you can have lots of fun with Cris.

Armin Pomella

Martin Gruber

I ride a mountain bike since 25 years, in the last 10 years I'm the leader of the projects www.mountainbiker.it and www.vinschgaubike.com. I visited many mountain bike hotspots in the Alps, Europa and USA/Canada and I'm proud to present your my home trails in Vinschgau Valley.

Roland Zozin

Felix Zublasing

Gerhard Krautwurst "Krauti"

"Krauti" comes from Austria. The qualified cook came in 1995 to South Tirol. In the beginning the biking was only a hobby; "Krauti" investigated the road net of the region and soon recognised the potential as a bike paradise. In 2001 he smashed as a Bike-Instructor a new occupational way. As a member of the South Tyrolean bike guides the high-class increase of the South Tyrolean guides is in a very big concern. He loves the people to give an understanding of the world of MTB.

Georg Pegger

I'm fitness trainer and Nordic walking instructor - member of the bike school Vinschgaubike in my home valley - technique bike guide for cross country and free ride tours.

Walter Rinner

Twenty years ago I run my parents apple farm, even so long I sit on a mountain bike saddle. 6 years ago I visited the first South Tyrolean mountain bike guide instruction. Since then I run an agriturismo (bed and breakfast) and I guide the technic and practice trainings in my bike school VinschgauBIKE.

Christian Ploner

24 years old! Like precipitous increases, no matter whether with the mountain bike or racing wheel. If the nature and diverse Trails loves. Strongly not only on the bike, also in the kitchen, with do magic from creative menus!

Alexander Resch

Whether ascending or descending, on the bike junior boss Alex is absolutely fit for his guests. He can fall back on his several years of experience as a bike guide. There are countless routes lurking around inside his head which combines with his knowledge on wildlife, flora and fauna as well as the history of South Tyrol, turn every tour into an unforgettable experience.

Christian Barbieri

The son of the hotel owner and cycling guide, is a passionate sports cyclist. I will give you all the advice you need and show you the most beautiful tours and routes, including cycling maps and other important information.

Manuel Demetz

Toni Überbacher

Toni Überbacher epitomizes the well-earned reputation of his hotel as one of the top destinations for mountain bikers in South Tyrol.

Martin Dadò

Agnes Innerhofer

I was always the MTB expert, right from the beginning. It was my husband who introduced me to this sport.
I love every kind of sport, fresh air, mountains and fun-loving people.
I am passionate about looking after our biking guests and I accompany the group in the second level ability group! Because I also have responsibilities in the hotel and for my family, because the necessary firm calves aren’t always firm enough, and because there isn’t enough time for everything, I also entrust our bike-loving guests to our team of qualified bike guides.

Manfred Zöggeler

Agnes’s husband: As a business and tax consultant he is looking for relaxation on his MTB or racing bike and takes our guests on tours outside working hours. He leads the weekend and bank holiday highlight tours that are technically demanding and require a high level of fitness. A Taurean and a lover of pleasure: his motto is “never give up”! The tour is guaranteed to end with a wheat beer at the bikers’ table on the hotel terrace.

Hannes Öhler

Rudi Hechensteiner

Martin Pirhofer "Piri"

Piri, 49 years old. His bike-life motto: "On the uphill, the saints can’t help you. But on the downhill, evil can." That means: Those who are going on tour with Piri, don’t need as much force as they need courage – and a basic know-how of cycling technics would be nice. He knows the best trails in Vinschgau and loves to ride them. But pay attention! Don’t wonder if you get back from a trip, and the part of your body that hurts most, are your abdominals: Piri is talking funny things all the time.

Jörg Maier

Klaus Irsara

He is a passionate mountain biker and road biker and he passes his enthusiasm on to the others. The mountains are for him a unique adventure: he knows all the trails and the best viewpoints around the Dolomites. He finds it challenging to cycle on technical single trails and he likes it, when demanding passages can be crossed thanks to his help and experience.

Norbert Nagler

My name is Norbert I am 46 year old and my passion is mountain biking, I love the direct contact with people, but what motivates me extremely is to share emotions and feelings with my bikers.

Fabian Mussner

Fabian (nickname Feba) is 25 years old and trained like a pro. Beginner or expert, Feba is the right guide for every level. In order to experience the maximum pleasure from mountain biking in these majestic Dolomites, the local guide Feba will take you on the most suitable, safe and recognized mountain bike trails in Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi and the most famous Sellaronda MTB Tour.

Flavio Prinoth

Flavio is 48 years old and the administrator of the MTB School Val Gardena. Beginner or expert, Flavio is the right guide for every level. In order to experience the maximum pleasure from mountain biking in these majestic Dolomites, the local guide Flavio will take you on the most suitable, safe and recognised mountain bike trails in Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi and the most famous Sellaronda MTB Tour.

Florian Perathoner

Florian is 37 years old and is the sunnyboy of the MTB School Val Gardena. Beginner or expert, Florian is the right guide for every level. In order to experience the maximum pleasure from mountain biking in these majestic Dolomites, the local guide Florian will take you on the most suitable, safe and recognised mountain bike trails in Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi and the most famous Sellaronda MTB Tour.

Giorgio Callegari

Giorgio (Nickname Calle) is 49 years old and is the street-bike expert of the MTB School Val Gardena. But MTB or street-bike, Calle is the right guide for every kind of tour. In order to experience the maximum pleasure from biking in these majestic Dolomites, the local guide Calle will take you on the most suitable, safe and recognised mountain bike trails an street tours in Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi and the most famous Sellaronda.

Hermann Runggaldier

Hermann is 50 years old and the vice-director of the MTB School Val Gardena. Beginner or expert, Hermann is the right guide for every level. In order to experience the maximum pleasure from mountain biking in these majestic Dolomites, the local guide Hermann will take you on the most suitable, safe and recognised mountain bike trails in Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi and the most famous Sellaronda MTB Tour.

Karl Heinz Goller

Karl Heinz is 40 years old and is the patience and calm itself. Beginner or expert, Karl Heinz is the right guide for every level. In order to experience the maximum pleasure from mountain biking in these majestic Dolomites, the local guide Karl Heinz will take you on the most suitable, safe and recognised mountain bike trails in Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi and the most famous Sellaronda MTB Tour.

Mark Vinatzer

Mark is 26 years old and is one of the youngstars of the MTB School Val Gardena. Beginner or expert, Mark is the right guide for every level. In order to experience the maximum pleasure from mountain biking in these majestic Dolomites, the local guide Mark will take you on the most suitable, safe and recognised mountain bike trails in Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi and the most famous Sellaronda MTB Tour.

Norbert Delago

Norbert (nickname Nobi) is 43 years old and is a motivational genius. Beginner or expert, Nobi is the right guide for every level. In order to experience the maximum pleasure from mountain biking in these majestic Dolomites, the local guide Nobi will take you on the most suitable, safe and recognised mountain bike trails in Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi and the most famous Sellaronda MTB Tour.

Oswald Runggaldier

Oswald (Nickname Oss) is 37 years old and likes long, extended tours. Beginner or expert, Oss is the right guide for every level. In order to experience the maximum pleasure from mountain biking in these majestic Dolomites, the local guide Oss will take you on the most suitable, safe and recognised mountain bike trails in Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi and the most famous Sellaronda MTB Tour.

Renzo Perathoner

Renzo is 45 years old and is the mechanic and expert for MTB. Beginner or expert, Renzo is the right guide for every level. In order to experience the maximum pleasure from mountain biking in these majestic Dolomites, the local guide Renzo will take you on the most suitable, safe and recognised mountain bike trails in Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi and the most famous Sellaronda MTB Tour.

Walter Mussner

Walter (nickname Wolly) is 43 years old and the director of the MTB School Val Gardena. Beginner or expert, Wolly is the right guide for every level. In order to experience the maximum pleasure from mountain biking in these majestic Dolomites, the local guide Wolly will take you on the most suitable, safe and recognised mountain bike trails in Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi and the most famous Sellaronda MTB Tour.

Walter Runggaldier

Walter (nickname Wolter) is 51 years old and is the patience and calm itself. Beginner or expert, Wolter is the right guide for every level. In order to experience the maximum pleasure from mountain biking in these majestic Dolomites, the local guide Wolter will take you on the most suitable, safe and recognised mountain bike trails in Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi and the most famous Sellaronda MTB Tour.

Markus Rubatscher

He is 40 and for 14 years he has been a well-qualified mountain bike-tour-guide. He knows every corner of the region and all around Sellaronda. Particularly, he loves very tecnical trails going downhill and he is also a very passionate climber. Markus is always available at his hotel for every practical advice about everything regarding bikes and professional assistance.

Andrè Mersa

Since a couple of years working as MTB guide, knows very well the beautiful place where he lives, the Dolomites. More then 15 years he is working as ski instructor in Alta Badia.

Ivan Irsara

Karl Lotti

I'm 46 years old and I am from Cortaccia. Have the diploma for MTB Guide and Instructor. My bike territory is primarily the south of South Tyrol, but also the wonderful Dolomites and high Alpin bike trails is not a problem for me. My motto is: To enjoy the beauty of the nature so that every adventure to remain.

Helmut Tauber

Helmut Tauber, the owner: "A biking holiday means pure nature, exciting sports activity, but also pure adrenaline on the difficult descents. But also pleasure, nice surroundings and nice people. South Tyrol has all of it, welcome at the Unterwirt!"

Tobias Blaas

Oskar Stocker

42 years old, loves the mountains and especially the "Vinschgau". Two years ago he has made the schooling of Bikeguide. As a car mechanic has he also no problems with bike breakdowns. He prefers easy tours across Alps or forest tracks like the device "cycling and enjoying".

Luis Koch

Heinrich Platter

Giordano Gentelini

The 45 year old experienced cyclist has won the Italian Champion Ship of the amateurs for several times. Working as a forest warden he has a special relationship to nature and the mountains. He knows the bicycle routes perfectly well, and he would be very pleased to pass on his experience and knowledge to you and lead you and other friends of the bike through the cyclist’s paradise Vinschgau.

Carolin Weisenhorn

Siegfried Weisenhorn

Günther Linder

I am an enthusiastic biker since 10 years, whereas I mainly prefer the tours with a big difference in altitude. I am furthermore an enthusiastic competitive biker, whereas I already participated on many famous marathon races like the Dolomiti Superbike and Sella Ronda Hero. Through my profession and a formation as sommelier, I naturally know the best huts and the most liked places to make a stop during the various tours. I would be pleased to discover with you by bike our beautiful Dolomites.

Patrick Mussner

Patrick is mountain bike guide since 12 years and will accompany you at the most beautiful tours. Patrick is furthermore Nordic walking instructor, ski instructor and sport masseur.

Stefan Prader

Kurt Resch

Kurt Resch leads his guests from the hotel Steineggerhof since 1992 between Bolzano/Bozen and the Catinaccio/Rosengarten. He likes riding his bike on difficult single trails. Kurt is an examined bike guide.

Michael Eisath

My name is Michael Eisath and I am 20 years old. I have been a mountain biking fan for around seven years. My homeland’s unique location and the wonderful natural surroundings around the Rosengarten-Latemar make mountain biking really special here. I love riding long routes and being able to make the most of the fabulous nature at the same time, and single trails and fast descents are among my favorite things. In the winter months I put my mountain bike away and take to my skis instead.

Birgit & Jogo

Birgit and Jogo will bring you on the most beautifull trails on the Ritten.

Freddi Wallnöfer

Klaus Nischler

30 years, has turned his hobby into a profession and founded the Ötzi Bike Academy.
My specialty are difficult trails uphill and downhill. Most of the technical trainings of the Ötzi Bike Academy are taught by me personally.
My slogan: "The more you refine your technique, the greater the fun!"

Dieter Auer

Bruno Lechner

Bruno has for many years been a passionate rider of mountain bikes and racing bikes. He knows the South Tyrolean mountains, the extreme terrain and more gentle tours of the pastures! In winter too, the qualified ski instructor is always found outdoors. In January 2011 he participated in the Guinness Book of Records’ ski altitude differential world record. His skills are very versatile: Bruno is an instructor for Nordic Walking, a Kneipp path guide, a masseur, a Tui Na therapist and a sauna attendant. The intensive engagement with nature took him on an exciting journey through life! During a longer stay in a Shaolin monastery in Den Feng (China) he developed an affinity for Chinese medicine and discovered his new motto: “Being calm makes you strong”. He tries to instil this awareness in his sporting participants too.

Luis Brunner

I'm the hotel manager of Hotel Erica and a certified bike guide since 2004. I am looking forward to taking you on a guided tour by mountain bike, showing you the beautiful South Tyrol mountain world and the Dolomites. I am an enthusiastic early risers, so begin some of my tours even before the sunrise. My personal highlight is the sunrise trip to the summit of the „Weißhorn“

Kofler Christoph

Christoph Kofler and his wife Frau Beatrix run the Hotel Maria – He is a bike guide, mountain enthusiasts, and racing biker. His tour advice cannot be beaten, and his ideas to make biking a really special experience are excellent.

Gertrud Brunner

Gertrud Brunner we can say is the mother of the mountainbike guides of Bike School Eggental. After driving for nearly 20 years of trips to the Hotel Erica, finally, after passing the course of mountainbiking she can contrentrare complete on the cyclists. Gertrud accompanies the famgilie with his bike and all those who want to enjoy quiet walks.

Georg Baumgartner

Our well qualified mountainbike guide. He loves the area of the Dolomiten and in winter he is also snowboard instructor.

Florian Eisath

Karl Rainer

Michi Tumler

Dieter Bologna

Peter Rieder

Sonja Groeneveld

She's in love with her bike! Sonja was born in the north of Germany but she loves the mountains and she spends all her free time in the Dolomites. She made herlicense as mountainbike guide last year (2012) and she would like to show you the beautiful area of the Dolomites.

Formation:

Training of riding technique (freeride) with Marcus Klausmann, for 14 times downhill champion in Germany

Albrecht Pichler

Mountainbiking is his life. He used to be on two roads - wheter on the mountainbike or on the motorbike. After his studies he decided to assume, toghether with his brother and sister, the Hotel Diana in Nova Levante.

He love difficult, tecnical trails which you can find a lot in his area. Up or down - he takes every barrier. And he can promise you that neither you would regret it when you see the beautiful panorama from the top.

Training of riding technique (freeride) with Marcus Klausmann, for 14 times downhill champion in Germany

Downhill style camp with Daniel Schäfer, the best one in this category

Training of Shaolin Qi Gong with the master Shi Yong Dao

Roland Stauder

Arno Feichter

He works since summer 2007 in full-time as Bike Guide (member of the Bike Academy Sesto Dolomites). Whether downhill tracks, Enduro Races, technical trainings or family trips … biking is his great passion! In addition, on tour with his friends at the fantastic biking tours in the Dolomites, is for him probably the highest feeling.

Brigitte Ausserhofer

Ulrich Goller

Johannes Schweiggl

Andreas Pomella

Boris Frei

As your host at the Design Hotel Tyrol in Rabland, Boris will guide you on Wednesdays via short, crisp climbs to stunning lookouts and alpine cabins. His favorite playground is the Vigil Saddle (Lower Vinschgau/Meran Area) with numerous forest roads, long trails and, of course, the new, bike-carrying cable car Aschbach! He enjoys well-earned breaks and feels most at ease downhill with the tire well glued to the trail.

Alex Clara

I am a certified mountain bike guide since 2012 and take our guests on tours to show them the best insider trails in the area surrounding Vahrn and Brixen!
In the evening you can find me behind the front desk, where I'm happy to give you tips for your next tour!

Robert Pichler

Martin Dado

Judith Gapp

Paul Pfeifer

Norbert Pichler

He's a cook (he is a fantastic one) and mountainbike guide from head to toe and he is very happy that it's possible to combine his two passions.

Norbert was born here, so he knows all the trails, even the most secret ones. Since 2006 he has been a full time bikeguide. Whether alone with the racing bike, or on tour with kids and families - his passion has no limits.

Norbert prefers technical difficult trails or the bikeparks in the vicinity.
Formation:

Specialisation: guide for kids

Training of riding technique (freeride) with Marcus Klausmann, for 14 times downhill champion in Germany

Style camp with Daniel Schäfer, the best one in this category

Technic training with Sandra Simon

First aid courses

Bike mechanic workshop

Andrea Borgogno

When it comes to mountain biking, Andrea Borgogno is our man. Before launching his bike guide career in 2009, he worked as a chef at the Vitalpina Hotel Dosses and taught snowboarding in the winter. His love of nature and passion for all outdoor activities ultimately led him to train as a mountain bike guide and demonstrate his extensive technical expertise and endurance in a wide range of cycling and mountain biking races. Success proved him right. Andrea took first place in the Plan de Corones Marathon and third place in the marathon championship in Val di Fassa. He also did very well in his home race, the Sellaronda Hero.
Andrea knows the trails and bike paths in the area around St. Christina in Val Gardena like the back of his hand. We are delighted to make him available as a bike guide to guests of our Dosses bike hotel. Most importantly, his experience as a chef gives him a knowledge of nutrition that benefits mountain bikers in training.

Christoph Frei

Wilfried Steger

Ruth Oberhollenzer

Outdoor coach, mtb guide and pedagogue

Walter Moser

Klaus Pichler

Silvia Riegler

Armin Pomella

Wolfgang Kaser

professional mountainbikeguide

Markus Lanzinger

Markus Lanzinger, the hotel manager of Hotel Alpenblick and qualified mountain-bike guide (member of the Bike Academy Sextner Dolomiten) prefers the countless singletrails, according to the motto “what is walk-able, is also bike-able”.

Sabine Lanzinger

“Ladies first”: under this motto your host and professional bike guide Sabine Lanzinger (member of the Bike Academy Sextner Dolomiten) accompany all the “biking ladies” on the tours.

Fred Tschurtschenthaler

Tschurtschenthaler Fred is owner of the bike-meeting point and guest house "Putschall". He accompanies you in his off time as a trained bike guide (member of the Bike Academy Sesto Dolomites) on numerous bike tours. He focuses crispy uphills, technical singletrail's and cool freeride tours.

Patrick Holzer

Sport is his life! He has been for 15 years a member of the Italian National Ski Team and also winner of several World Cup races. Even when he was still a ski racer, the bike accompanied him in his workouts. Now, after his retirement from the ski racing sport, he has completed the education us a Bike Guide (member of the Bike Academy Sesto Dolomites). He is glad to accompany you on tour, using the slogan: It’s not the speed that you go, but the fun you have”

Enrico

I am a new member in the team of Bike Hotel Linder. Tranquility is my greatest strength and I’m looking forward to accompany you on our panoramic tours.

Daniele

Since 1 year I am guide in the team of the Bike Hotel Linder. Besides mountain biking my hobbies are downhill and skiing. In my spare time I am studying. Challenging trails are my passion and I am looking forward to guide you through our beautiful mountains and to experience unforgettable moments.

Werner

Christof Schuster

Erich Obkircher

Lukas Patzleiner

Lukas is our newcomer and the youngest guide in our staff. He is interrested in climbing, ski alpin and mountainbiking - freeriding

Stefan Haidacher

Edith’s husband: Stefan is a senior manager with the municipality of Brunico.
He too needs exercise and relaxes with the casual atmosphere of the second level ability group of our mountain bike tours. Stefan loves a sociable get-together at the end of a tour over a glass of wheat beer on the hotel terrace.

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